Cell Cycle Checkpoint
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Cell Cycle Checkpoint Definition
Phases or points in the cell cycle at which a cell is prevented from progressing into the next phase of the cycle unless certain necessary and sufficient cellular conditions exist. The checkpoints help maintain the proper order and timing of cell transition events, especially important for DNA replication and chromosome segregation.Cell Cycle Checkpoint Synonyms
Cell Cycle Checkpoint, CheckpointTerms in Cell Cycle Checkpoint category
G1-S Restriction PointMitotic Spindle Checkpoint